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洮 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
洮 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
洮 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
洮 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
洮 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
洮 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
洮 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

洮 Stroke Order — How to Write 洮

Stroke Order

洮 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

洮 Radical and Character Components

Components:氵兆

洮 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 兆 indicates the sound.

Radical: 氵 + 6 more strokes

洮 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • táo
  • yáo
  • dào

Meanings of 洮 in Chinese

1

táo洮

Tao (洮) refers to the name of several rivers in China, notably a major tributary of the Yellow River in Gansu Province, often called the Tao River.
临洮古城，依山傍水，洮水在其旁流淌
Lintaio ancient city, backed by mountains and facing water, the Tao River flows by its side.
An ancient place name in Cao territory during the Spring and Autumn period, located southeast of modern-day Puyang City, Henan Province.
史书上记载，古时的诸侯曾在洮地举行过重要会盟。
Historical records state that ancient feudal lords once held important alliances in Tao.
An ancient prefecture name, established during the Northern Zhou dynasty (561 AD) in present-day Gansu, with its administrative seat in Meixiang County.
洮州在历史上曾是一个重要的地理区域。
Tao Prefecture was once an important geographical region in history.
To wash or rinse, particularly referring to hands or face, often in a ritualistic or preparatory context, as described in classical Chinese texts.
古人祭祀前，常会洮手以示洁净。
Before offering sacrifices, ancient people would often wash their hands to show purity.
To wash, rinse, cleanse, or scour, often to remove impurities; similar to '淘' (táo). It can refer to washing ingredients or purifying something.
每次煮饭前，妈妈都会仔细洮洗食材，确保干净
Before cooking, Mom always carefully washes the ingredients to ensure they are clean.
2

yáo洮

Refers to an ancient lake name, specifically "Tao Lake" (also known as Changdang Lake or Changtang Lake), located in Jiangsu Province. Historically, it was considered one of the 'Five Lakes'.
据《风土记》记载，洮湖曾是阳羡县西的一处重要水域。
According to the "Fengtuji" (Local Records), Tao Lake was once an important body of water to the west of Yixing County.
3

dào洮

An ancient river name, Tao River, located between the Yangtze River and Huai River.
史书记载，洮水是古时江淮间的一条重要河流。
Historical records state that the Tao River was an important river between the Yangtze and Huai rivers in ancient times.

Common Words and Phrases with 洮

1
táo洮tài汰
wash away, cleanse
在烹饪前，必须仔细洮汰这些豆子，以去除杂质。
Before cooking, these beans must be carefully washed to remove impurities.
2
táo洮yàn砚
Tao inkstone (táoyàn), a famous and precious inkstone made from high-quality green stone found in the Tao River.
这方洮砚雕工精湛，色泽温润，是文房中的珍品。
This Tao inkstone features exquisite carving and a warm, lustrous color, making it a prized possession for a scholar's study.
3
táo洮zhōu州
Taozhou (an ancient place name, formerly the land of the Qiang people, located southwest of present-day Lintan County, Gansu Province).
古籍中常提及洮州，描述其山川秀丽，物产丰饶。
Ancient texts frequently mention Taozhou, describing its picturesque mountains and rivers, and abundant natural resources.

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Questions about 洮

What does 洮 mean in Chinese?

洮 (táo) means “An ancient prefecture name” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 洮?

洮 has 3 pronunciations: táo, yáo, dào.

How many strokes does 洮 have?

洮 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 洮?

洮 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 洮?

The radical of 洮 is 氵, and 洮 is a phono-semantic compound.